Storage

Secure Storage in Surrey with Surrey Man and Van

At Surrey Man and Van, we provide secure, flexible storage solutions for households, students, landlords and businesses across Surrey. Whether you need short-term space between moves or longer-term storage for stock and equipment, our professional and fully insured service is designed to be simple, safe and reliable.

Local Surrey Storage Expertise You Can Rely On

We have spent years helping people in Surrey move and store their belongings, so we understand the challenges of tight completion dates, refurbishments, and changing business needs. Our team knows the local areas, access routes and typical property layouts, which helps us plan collections and deliveries efficiently and minimise disruption.

Because we operate both removals and storage, we can coordinate everything for you – from packing at your home or office, to loading, transporting and placing items into our partner storage facilities, then returning them when you are ready.

Who Our Surrey Storage Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are between properties, downsizing, renovating or simply decluttering, our storage is ideal for furniture, appliances, personal possessions and seasonal items. We can collect directly from your home, store securely, and redeliver when you are ready to move in.

Renters

Tenancy ending but your new place is not ready yet? We regularly help renters who need a safe place for their belongings for a few weeks or months. We can move everything out in one go, store it, then deliver to your new address on your chosen date.

Landlords

Landlords often use our storage when changing from furnished to unfurnished lets, or when carrying out refurbishments. We can remove furniture and white goods, store them securely, and bring them back or deliver to another property as required.

Businesses

Our business storage is suitable for office furniture, archived documents, tools, materials and retail stock. Whether you are relocating, refurbishing or simply out of space, we offer flexible storage with professional handling and clear inventory management.

Students

Students moving out of halls or house shares between terms often need short-term storage. We offer affordable options for boxes, suitcases, small furniture and bikes, with convenient collection and redelivery timed around term dates.

What We Can Store

We can store most household and business items that are clean, safe and legal to hold in storage, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and other furniture
• Kitchen appliances (fridges, washing machines, microwaves)
• Boxes of clothes, books, personal possessions and ornaments
• Office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and IT equipment
• Shop fittings, display units and boxed stock
• Tools, equipment and non-hazardous materials
• Bicycles, sports equipment and hobby items

What Cannot Be Stored

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, there are some items we cannot accept into storage:

• Perishable goods, food and open containers of drink
• Flammable, explosive or hazardous materials (including gas cylinders, petrol, paints, solvents)
• Illegal items or anything obtained unlawfully
• Live animals, plants or any living organisms
• Cash, high-value jewellery or irreplaceable documents
• Unsealed chemicals, waste or anything that may attract pests

If you are unsure about a particular item, ask our team in advance and we will advise on the safest option.

How Our Surrey Storage Service Works – Step by Step

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with a brief description of what you need to store and for how long. We will ask a few questions about volume, access and any packing requirements. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote covering collection, storage and eventual redelivery.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For larger loads or full properties, we recommend a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to accurately assess the volume, note any access challenges, and plan the right vehicle and team size. A proper survey keeps pricing transparent and helps us avoid surprises on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can pack your own items, or we can provide a professional packing service. Our trained team uses sturdy boxes, wrapping materials and protective covers to safeguard your belongings. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are bagged, and fragile items are carefully protected to ensure they remain secure in transit and in storage.

4. Loading & Transport

On collection day, our trained movers arrive on time, protect floors and doorways as needed, and load your goods efficiently. Everything is arranged to minimise movement during transport. Your items are then taken directly to our secure storage facility, without unnecessary handling.

5. Unloading & Placement in Storage

At the storage facility, items are unloaded, checked against our inventory and placed in your allocated unit or area. We stack and arrange items to optimise space and ensure easier access when it is time for redelivery. When you are ready, we schedule a convenient delivery slot to return everything to your new address.

Transparent Storage Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing with no hidden extras. Your storage cost is typically made up of:

• Collection and loading fee – based on time, team size and access
• Monthly storage fee – based on the volume of goods and duration
• Redelivery fee – for returning your items from storage

We will always explain the options, such as different unit sizes or shared student storage, so you can choose the most economical solution. Longer-term storage may attract discounted rates, which we are happy to discuss case by case.

Why Use Professional Storage Instead of DIY or Casual Man-and-Van?

Using a professional storage and removals company offers several advantages over doing it yourself or booking an informal man-and-van:

• Trained teams who know how to pack and handle items safely
• Purpose-built vehicles with proper securing points and equipment
• Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover for your protection
• Reliable scheduling and clear contracts instead of casual arrangements
• Integrated solution: collection, storage and redelivery all managed together

DIY options can seem cheaper at first glance but often involve multiple trips, van hire, damaged items and a lot of stress. Our approach aims to save you time, effort and unnecessary risk.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your belongings are important, and we treat them that way. Our service includes:

• Goods in transit insurance while items are being moved between your property and the storage facility
• Public liability cover for work carried out at your home, office or building
• Trained moving teams with experience in handling fragile, bulky and high-value items

We follow industry best practice on lifting, packing and vehicle loading to reduce the risk of damage. We are always happy to explain how cover works and where additional specialist insurance may be appropriate for particularly high-value items.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We focus on both the protection of your belongings and our environmental impact. Furniture and fragile items are wrapped and padded to prevent scuffs or breakages. We use reusable protective materials wherever possible, and we are careful to minimise waste by reusing cartons and packaging in good condition.

When customers no longer need certain items, we can help direct them to local charities or recycling facilities, reducing what ends up in landfill. Our route planning aims to cut unnecessary mileage, helping to keep emissions down while still providing a reliable service.

Real-World Storage Use Cases

Moving House with a Gap Between Dates

Many customers in Surrey find that their sale completes before they can move into their new home. We collect everything on removal day, place it into storage for the required period, then deliver to the new address on completion day. This avoids the need to move twice or rely on friends’ garages and spare rooms.

Office Relocation or Refurbishment

Businesses use our storage when refurbishing offices, changing layouts or moving to new premises. We can remove furniture and equipment, hold it securely, and return it floor by floor or department by department as the project progresses, reducing disruption to staff.

Urgent or Last-Minute Storage

Sometimes circumstances change quickly – a tenancy ends sooner than expected, a sale progresses faster than planned, or building works overrun. Where possible, we offer rapid collection and emergency storage options, helping you avoid panic and protecting your possessions at short notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does storage in Surrey cost?

Storage costs depend mainly on how much space you need, how long you need it for, and how complex the collection and redelivery are. Smaller loads such as student belongings or a few items of furniture will cost less than full household contents. We provide a clear quote that breaks down collection, monthly storage fees and redelivery, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Longer-term storage can often be more cost-effective, and we are happy to discuss options to keep your monthly costs sensible.

Can you offer same-day or urgent storage?

Where our schedule allows, we can often arrange same-day or short-notice collection and storage within Surrey. This is particularly useful if a tenancy or completion date changes suddenly. If you need urgent help, call us as early in the day as possible so we can check vehicle and team availability. While we cannot guarantee same-day for every situation, we will always be honest about what is achievable and try to offer a practical solution, even if that means a phased collection over two days.

Are my items insured while in storage and in transit?

Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while being moved between your property and the storage facility, and we have public liability cover for work at your premises. Storage facilities also have their own security and insurance arrangements. We will explain exactly what is covered as part of your quote. For particularly valuable or unusual items, we may recommend you notify your home or business insurer or arrange separate cover, so there are no gaps in protection and everyone is clear on the terms.

What is included in your storage service?

Our standard storage service includes collection from your property, safe loading, transport to the storage facility and secure placement of your items. We can also provide optional services such as professional packing, dismantling and reassembling furniture and supplying packing materials. When you are ready, we arrange redelivery to your chosen address. Throughout, you benefit from our trained teams, suitable vehicles and coordinated planning, so you do not need to deal separately with a van hire company and a storage provider.

How is your service different from a basic man-and-van plus self-storage?

A casual man-and-van typically offers transport only, leaving you to organise a storage unit, pack everything, manage access and handle any issues. With us, you get an integrated, professional service: survey, packing, collection, secure storage and redelivery are all managed by one team. Our trained staff, appropriate equipment, and fully insured operations reduce the risk of damage or complications. You also gain clearer scheduling, documented quotes and a single point of contact instead of juggling multiple providers.

How far in advance should I book storage?

For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially during busy moving periods such as the end of the month or summer. That said, we understand that plans can change suddenly, so we always try to accommodate shorter notice where possible. Even if your move or renovation dates are not fully confirmed, it is worth contacting us early so we can pencil in provisional slots and adjust them as your timetable becomes clearer.